Congratulations to all those named in the New Year Honours, especially Isle of Wight man, John Hilsum, for services to Cricket and the Island community.
Forget the wars, poverty, the EU referendum, local political shenanigans and take a look at this gorgeous Shetland foal. He'll make your heart melt for a moment or two (hopefully).
Firefighters remain at the site of the huge fire in Wroxall, damping down and monitoring for hot spots. See the aerial video and aerial shots from the fire in the article.
A tense time for all those working at the two Travis Perkins Isle of Wight branches, after the company announced 30 branches would be closed yesterday.
Himalayan Balsam is a growing problem and Island 2000 have been working to control it for six years. Volunteers from Island Roads recently lent a hand.
As well as improving this important element of the Island’s cycling and walking network, Island Roads will look to see if there is anything they can do in addition to support the local ecology.
Volunteers from Island Roads have given a community hall a fresh lick of paint - making the room feel bigger and brighter says the hall manager in Wroxall.